For China, Trump rally shooting is more evidence of America’s demise
TAIPEI, Taiwan — In China, the message of former President Trump’s assassination attempt was clear: Just another sign of its biggest rival’s inevitable decline.The Global Times,…
Trump shooting lowers pressure on Biden to drop out
WASHINGTON — Republicans have been featuring Vice President Kamala Harris prominently in their attacks on the Biden administration at this week’s convention in Milwaukee — a…
At Republican National Convention, which Trump will show up?
The Republican National Convention opens Monday in Milwaukee at one of the most tumultuous times in modern American history.The four-day event is a make-good of…
Republican convention kicks off amid heightened security
MILWAUKEE — Jeff Burns was excited about attending his first in-person Republican National Convention, spending time with fellow conservatives — a rarity for a Bay Area…
Biden says passions are running high: ‘Time to cool it down’
WASHINGTON — President Biden warned Sunday of the risks of political violence in the U.S. after Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Trump, saying, “It’s time…
Column: Attempted Trump assassination shocking, not entirely surprising
The attempted assassination of former President Trump was shocking but not altogether surprising.Shocking because violence is no way for a civilized people to mediate their…
Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics
WASHINGTON — Phoenix pastor the Rev. Warren H. Stewart Sr. has had countless discussions this election season with fellow Black men on the economy, criminal justice,…
Project 2025, GOP platform blast California, teeing up attacks on possible Biden stand-ins
At the start of Project 2025’s conservative playbook for a second Trump presidency, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts took aim at leaders who he said…
Republicans gathering in Milwaukee to nominate Trump again. Here’s what to expect
For all the usual stagecraft, the Republican National Convention that opens Monday is different from Donald Trump‘s previous nominating affairs. In 2016 and 2020, Trump…
Democratic Milwaukee wrestles with hosting Trump, Republican convention
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee loves its Miller Beer, Brewers baseball and “Bronze Fonz” statue.The deepest blue city in swing state Wisconsin, Milwaukee also loves Democrats.So it can…
Column: Instead of just criticizing Biden, maybe George Clooney should take his place
SACRAMENTO — OK, my choice to replace President Biden as the Democratic nominee is George Clooney. Yes, I am semi-serious. No, I don’t expect anyone else…
Biden has support from most Black and Latino Congress members, so far
WASHINGTON — A small but growing number of Democratic members of Congress — about 20 as of Friday afternoon — have publicly called on President Biden…
House rejects GOP effort to fine Atty. Gen. Garland for refusal to turn over Biden audio
WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday rejected a GOP effort to fine Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland $10,000 a day until he turns over audio of President…
Even fighters like Biden someday lose. My patients do. My sister did
A flashbulb memory from the archives of my life: It is the summer of 1997, and we are moving my disabled sister, Wendy, into a…
Column: ‘Retire and go back under a rock’: Biden loyalists push back on my call for Joe to get tested
Just like the man they stand behind, backers of President Biden can be a feisty bunch.Even as more prominent supporters jump ship — Hollywood high…
NATO summit focuses on weapons for Ukraine but no invite to join
WASHINGTON — The United States and its NATO allies will give Ukraine new air defense systems, Europe-based military training and other equipment to bolster its desperate…
Video: George Stephanopoulos opines on Biden reelection
A video surfaced of ABC News anchor and former White House communications director George Stephanopoulos expressing his opinion on President Biden’s reelection campaign.In footage released…
Biden’s troubles could also cost Democrats control of Congress
As if Democrats don’t have enough to keep them up nights, here’s something beyond frightful visions of a Trump victory: a Republican trifecta in Washington.Joe…
Harries rallies for Biden in Vegas as some Democrats hope she steps in
LAS VEGAS — Officially, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared in Las Vegas on Tuesday to launch a Biden campaign initiative to reach for Asian American, Pacific…
Democratic lawmakers have sought ways to skirt hard Biden questions
Democratic lawmakers have tried all manner of responses to their Biden dilemma — some evasive, some creative.The Tuesday walkback from Rep. Jerry Nadler of New…